Panasonic Network Camera Wv Sw396a Installation Guide

	 •	 When	 some	 SDHC/SD	 memory	 cards	are	 used	 with	
this product, the product may not work properly or 
performance deterioration may be caused. Use the 
SDHC/SD memory cards recommended in page 38. 
Code label
The code labels (accessory) are required at inquiry for 
trouble. Use caution not to lose these labels. It is recom-
mended to paste one of the labels onto the CD-ROM 
case. 
About the MOS image sensor
	 •	 When	continuously	shooting	a	bright	light	source	such	 as a spotlight, the color...

Precautions for installation
Panasonic assumes no responsibility for injuries or 
property damage resulting from failures arising out 
of improper installation or operation inconsistent 
with this documentation.
Power supply
This product has no power switch. Use a power supply 
device equipped with the ON-OFF switch for servicing. 
When the power cable of the product is connected to the 
power supply device, the power will be supplied to the 
product. When the product is supplied, the product will...

Radio disturbance
When this product is used near TV/radio antenna, strong 
electric field or magnetic field (near a motor, a transformer 
or a power line), images may be distorted and noise 
sound may be produced. 
Take notice of humidity. 
Install this product when the humidity is low. If this product 
is installed during rainfall or at a high humidity, the inside 
may be exposed to moisture and the dome cover may 
become foggy. 
Heater unit
This product is equipped with an internal heater unit for 
use...

Major operating controls

External I/O cableMicrophone input cable (connector: white)
Audio output cable (connector: black)
Network cable
Output cable for the monitor used for adjustment
Safety wire
Attachment pipe
Housing base (inside)
Rear sunshield (accessory) Front sunshield (accessory)
Main sunshield
(Attached at the time of shipment from the factory)
Dome cover
* Do not detach.
Main sunshield rear cover
(Attached at the time of shipment from the factory)
Power cableTo the power supply (24 V AC, 50...

Insert/remove an SDHC/SD memory card
How to insert an SDHC/SD memory card
Important:
	 •	 Before	inserting	the	SDHC/SD	memory	card,	turn	off 	the	power	of	the	camera	first.
	 •	 When	inserting	an	SDHC/SD	memory	card,	make	sure	the	direction.
	 •	 When	the	SDHC/SD	memory	card	is	inserted	or	removed	with	the	power	on,	data	in	the	SDHC/SD	memory	card	may	 be damaged.
    
Step 1
Pull out the main sunshield rear cover on the rear of the 
camera by pressing the tab on the top of the sunshield. 
Step 2
Remove...

Step 7
First, insert the tab on the bottom of the main sunshield 
rear cover into the main body, and then push the tab on 
the top of the main sunshield rear cover into the main 
body until a click is heard.
Step 8
Turn on the power of the camera, and select "Use" for 
"SD memory card" on the [SD memory card] tab of the 
"Basic" page on the setup menu. (☞ Operating 
Instructions (included in the CD-ROM))
Step 9
Format the SDHC/SD memory card by clicking the 
[Execute] button of...

Installations/Connections
Caution:
•	FOR	UL	LISTED	MODEL(S),	ONLY	CONNECT	24	V	AC	CLASS	2	POWER	SUPPLY.
Before installation, prepare the following (E model only)
When mounting this camera, wall mount bracket WV-Q122 (option) is required.  When mounting the camera on a bracket 
that is locally procured, the attachment pipe is required.
Refer to the installation guide of the bracket to be used for details on\
 the installation procedures of the bracket and the 
camera. 
Important:
	 •	 When	 using	 these...

How to detach the housing base
    
Step 1
Remove the fixing screws (3 pcs.*) that are securing the 
housing base and the camera. 
The removed screws will be required when attaching the 
housing base to the camera again. Use caution not to lose 
these screws. 
*   Special screw (Fixing screw): These screws are hexagon 
screws. Use an M5 hexagon wrench. 
Housing base
Camera
Fixing screws (3 pcs.)
Note:
	 •	 If	 the	 front	 and	 rear	 sunshields	 (accessory)	 are	
attached to the camera, detach them by...

Installation
Before starting installation/connection, make sure that the power cable is not connected to the main power supply.
Refer to the "Precautions for installation" section before starting installation/connection. (☞ Page 12)
    
Step 1
Install the mounting bracket.
When using the wall mount bracket WV-Q122 
(option).
Refer to the installation guide of the bracket  (WV-Q122) for 
details on the installation procedure. 
Take care of the direction to install the mount bracket so 
that the...

Step 4
Mount the camera on the bracket.
  q  Attach the housing base to the mount bracket using 
the  hexagon screws (M5) attached to the housing 
base* provided with the mount bracket. 
   (Recommended tightening torque: 2.45 N·m 
{1.81 lbf·ft})
   The "REAR" mark of the housing base shall be direct-
ed to the wire hook section. 
   *  Special  screw: These screws are hexagon screws. 
Use an M5 hexagon wrench. 
  w  Make sure that the projection of the plate spring on 
the upper side of the...